Manitoba Green Party begins leadership race this week

Manitoba Green Party Leader James Beddome talks to reporters as he releases his party's platform for the Sept. 10 Manitoba election, in Winnipeg on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. The Manitoba Green Party is promising a tax on sweet drinks if it wins the September 10th election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert

By The Canadian Press

Posted December 7, 2022 3:38 pm.

Last Updated December 7, 2022 3:39 pm.

The Manitoba Green Party is starting its leadership race this week.

The party is looking to replace James Beddome, who announced in May he would not seek another term. He has been party leader since 2008.

Beddome increased the party’s vote share and took part in leaders’ debates during provincial elections.

But he did not manage to win a seat for the Greens in the legislature.

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